Car care glossary

Plain-English car care.

Browse by category below, or jump straight to a letter. Every term has a dedicated page with a longer definition, the Singapore context, and how Revol Carz handles it. Last reviewed and updated 17 May 2026.

Paint protection 55

Terms used in ceramic coating, paint correction, and the long-term protection of your car's exterior finish.

Spray painting and bodywork 64

Terms used in panel beating, spray painting, collision repair, and refinishing.

Mechanical and workshop 67

Terms you will encounter at the workshop, particularly for European cars.

Singapore car ownership 49

Terms unique to Singapore's car ownership system, including the COE structure and tax mechanics.

General car care 65

Common terms used in everyday car maintenance and detailing.

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2K paint 2K paint is a two-component automotive paint or clear that cures through a chemical reaction with an added hardener, not just solvent flash-off.

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Jewelling Jewelling is the final, ultra-fine finishing polish in paint correction, removing the last micro-haze to maximise gloss, clarity, and reflection depth.

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XENTRY XENTRY is Mercedes-Benz's official diagnostic software platform, used at authorised dealers and at independent specialists with the right tooling to read every module on a modern Mercedes.

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ZeTough ZeTough is the SGS-certified ceramic coating product line applied at Revol Carz Makeover, available in three tiers across hardness, durability, and price.

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